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EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
208
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C filed 208 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina, prescribing 70% generic.

208
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing

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EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

208 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/02/2010

NPI 1639492952

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

208 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within South Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Medical Physician Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Medical Physician Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider practicing in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1639492952. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 1028 EWALL ST, MT PLEASANT, SC, 29464, with a listed phone of (843) 573-0499. NPI 1639492952 was issued on 03/02/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what BURNSIDE most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 208 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $226K in drug spend, split 30% brand-name and 70% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Medical Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1028 EWALL ST
MT PLEASANT, SC 29464

Provider Details

NPI 1639492952
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/02/2010

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C — brand share 30.0%
Specialty average (est.)

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 208 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

208
Total Claims
$226K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
290
Total Day Supply
8,642
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$188K
Generic Drug Cost
$38K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
10.84
Gender Split
41% female / 59% male
Age Distribution
<65: 21, 65-74: N/A, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Sevelamer Carbonate
89
Velphoro
Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide
23
Renvela
Sevelamer Carbonate
20
Lanthanum Carbonate
13
Auryxia
Ferric Citrate
11

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's 208 claims are below the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in South Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in South Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as BURNSIDE.

Compare Medical Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's specialty?
EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in MT PLEASANT, South Carolina. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C wrote 208 Medicare Part D claims totaling $226K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C located?
EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C is located at 1028 EWALL ST, MT PLEASANT, SC, 29464. Phone: (843) 573-0499.
What is EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's NPI number?
EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639492952, issued on 03/02/2010.
Does EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $188K in brand drug costs.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Sevelamer Carbonate, Velphoro, Renvela. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C accept Medicare?
EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 208 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's credentials?
EDWARD BURNSIDE, PA-C's NPI is 1639492952 with credentials PA-C. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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